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Lemon & Basil Salmon with Whole-Wheat Spaghetti
We know what you’re thinking, whole-wheat pasta? Yes! Combined with these magical flavors, this low calorie dish is as healthy as it is tasty. Invite 3 friends since this recipe serves 4.
1/2-pound whole-wheat spaghetti pasta
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/2-teaspoon salt, plus more for seasoning
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more for seasoning
1-tablespoon olive oil
4 (4-ounce) pieces salmon
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
3 tablespoons capers
1 lemon, zested
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 cups fresh baby spinach leaves
Directions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat.
Add the pasta and cook until tender, about 8 to 10 minutes.
Drain pasta and transfer to a large bowl.
Add the garlic, extra-virgin olive oil, salt, and pepper.
Combine and toss.
In the mean time, warm the olive oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat.
Season the salmon with salt and pepper.
Add salmon to the pan and cook until medium-rare, about 2 minutes per side, depending on the thickness of the fish.
Then, remove the salmon from the pan.
To the spaghetti add the basil, capers, lemon zest and lemon juice and toss the mixture to combine.
Set out 4 serving plates or shallow bowls.
Place 1/2 cup spinach in each bowl.
Top with 1/4 of the pasta.
Top each mound of pasta with a piece of salmon. Serve immediately.
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